Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with Christmas Piped Chocolate Butter Cookies. These delightful treats feature a rich chocolate flavor and a buttery texture, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Their elegant piped shapes add stunning decor to any holiday gathering, making them perfect for sharing with loved ones or as thoughtful gifts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe small swirls onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft. Allow to cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Christmas
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg